Gunmen abduct two saw millers

 N5m ransom demanded

Residents of Akunu in Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of Ondo State were in confusion yesterday, as two prominent saw millers, who have their factories at Ikakumo-Akoko, were reportedly abducted by gunmen. The incident happened between Akunu and Ayere in Kogi State.

Eyewitnesses, Mrs. Kudi Obayan and Mr Bello Michael, said the victims were three and were in a Honda Accord car when the gunmen waylaid them and dragged two of them into the bush.

They said the third one was spared so that he would inform the victims’ families, to facilitate the collection of ransom.

Police in Akunu said the spot where the kidnappers struck was in Kogi State.

The kidnappers, according to a source, have demanded N5million ransom.